Hugh Duffy

A batting champion and two-time home run and RBI champion, Hugh Duffy earned his place in the Hall of Fame as one of the best players of the 1890s. For that decade he played more games, hit more homers, and drove in more runs than any other player in baseball. From 1892-1895, he and TommyMcCarthy were Boston's "Heavenly Twins" in the Beaneaters outfield, leading the club to a World Title and a National League crown. Later, with Billy Hamilton and Chick Stahl, Duffy formed an outstanding outfield from 1897-1899, sparking the Beaneaters to two National League titles.

As a ManagerAfter his successful 1894 season, Boston offered Duffy a meager $12.50 raise per month, but only if he accepted the position of team captain. Duffy relented, but since the team captain was responsible for replacing lost or broken equipment, he actually lost money on the deal.

BornHugh Duffy was born on November 26, 1866, in Cranston, RI.

DiedOctober 19, 1954, Boston, MA

NicknamesSir Hugh

Similar PlayersNone

Related PlayersCap Anson was Duffy's favorite player... Tommy McCarthy joined Duffy as the "Heavenly Twins" for Frank Selee's 1890s Beaneaters... "Sliding Billy" Hamilton joined Duffy as yet another future Hall of Famer in the Boston outfield in the 1890s.

Hall of Fame Voting

Year

Election

Votes

Pct

1936

Veterans

4

%

1937

BBWAA

7

3.5%

1938

BBWAA

24

9.2%

1939

BBWAA

34

12.4%

1942

BBWAA

77

33.0%

1945

BBWAA

64

25.9%

1945

Old Timers

%

Awards and Honors 1894 NL Triple Crown

FeatsHugh Duffy won the Triple Crown in the National League in 1894.

NotesDepending on your source: Elias, Total Baseball, or the Baseball Encyclopedia, Duffy hit .438 or .440 in 1894. In any case, it is the highest single-season mark in major league baseball history.